LONDON: Wayne Rooney has said he would be open to joining the coaching staff of former Manchester United teammate Michael Carrick if Carrick is appointed interim manager following the departure of Ruben Amorim last week.
Speaking on BBC’s The Wayne Rooney Show, the 40-year-old described the prospect as “a no-brainer,” while stressing he was not angling for a role. “If I was asked to go in, of course I would. Appointing the manager is the most important thing,” Rooney said.
Rooney enjoyed a glittering 13-year playing career at United, making 559 appearances and scoring a club-record 253 goals before retiring in 2021. He has since held managerial roles at Derby County, DC United, Birmingham City and Plymouth Argyle.
Carrick, who retired in 2018, remained at United as part of Jose Mourinho’s backroom staff and later worked under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He also had a brief spell as caretaker manager in 2021 before spending two-and-a-half years in charge of Middlesbrough until June 2025.
“I think it would be a really good fit,” Rooney said. “Michael loves the football club and would step in to do a job if he can. He lives and breathes that club — that’s what the club needs.”
